Remote Digital Canvasser

Summary

The Digital Canvasser will join The Black Futures Lab to build Black political power and mobilize Black voters by engaging with voters via phone calls and text messages. This temporary, remote position offers a salary of $20/hr and is estimated to end around November 10, 2024.

Requirements

• Ability to relate to and connect with Black communities from varying backgrounds
• Prompt and punctual attendance expected for all trainings, end of day briefings and shifts
• Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to effectively work with and relate to a wide range of individuals
• Independent and hard working; could remain motivated even when faced with challenges
• Flexible, eager to grow, learn, and adapt to feedback
• Committed to social justice
• Must be able to stretch, bend, kneel, twist, squat, reach above or below the shoulder, push, grasp, and lift up to 20 pounds. able to walk, drive, write, stand, and sit
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Electoral Canvassing (September- November)
• Talk with Black voters about important issues in our community and how local elections impact those issues
• Relay accurate information to voters about absentee, early, and Election Day voting
• Quickly build connections with voters so they feel comfortable expressing their honest opinions
• Mobilize Black voters to turn out for the municipal and primary elections
• Accurately track and record survey responses, fill out the end of the day tracker and record notes in local municipal races in VAN
• Fully participate in initial training and ongoing activities designed to improve canvassing skills and maximize the team’s effectiveness and morale

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a role requiring regular contact with the public is preferred

Benefits

This position offers a salary of $20/hr